News from The Hill: Countdown to Iowa: Ranking the Republican field one year out

News from The Hill Countdown to Iowa: Ranking the Republican field one year out By Jonathan Easley Mitt Romney’s exit on Friday from the 2016 GOP presidential field could be several other possible candidates’ gain. The 2012 nominee’s decision spares Republicans a heavyweight fight between Romney and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for donors and operatives. But Romney’s departure also resonates further down the ladder, giving new life to candidates that had been stuck in the shadows. Read more here.